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Artificial intelligence is spreading beyond private industry and into the public sector, with one city in Ontario making a name for itself in its unique application of AI: in its fight against homelessness. Several experts say the City of London’s approach has been responsible so far, but argue that the …
Read More »Right to Repair: Why is it so difficult to fix our electronics?
7:15 Right to Repair: Inside the movement fighting for all consumers John Fadel claims he can fix anything that plugs in. The inside of his shop, American Electronics, is a testament to that. The walls are lined with radios from the 1930s, speakers, VCR players, and desktop computers. On this …
Read More »How tech is helping Canadians living with dementia
10:27 How tech is helping Canadians living with dementia Whether it’s a 360 immersive virtual experience to unlock memories, or social robots to assist with daily tasks, each evolution of immersive, virtual, and robotic technology being designed by researchers across the country is to help with an upcoming challenge Canada …
Read More »Gateway Casinos begins phased reopening of Ontario locations after cyberattack
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Gateway Casinos and Entertainment is slowly reopening its Ontario locations after a cyberattack resulted in a two-week shutdown of its IT systems. Its physical and virtual locations had been closed since Sunday, April 16. However, Casino Rama Resort’s Hotel, Spa, Weirs restaurant …
Read More »Canadian firms risk falling behind U.S. as AI adoption lags, report warns – National
A new survey shows that Canadian companies are not adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technology as quickly as U.S. counterparts — and it may be putting them at a competitive disadvantage. The survey from KPMG polled 250 companies with revenue of $500 million or higher, 90 of which were in Canada …
Read More »Electric vehicle weight poses new risk on roads – National
Electric vehicles are under increasing scrutiny from safety experts over the risks they pose in a crash, because of their incredible weight and power. EVs are far heavier than traditional gas-powered cars due to their large battery packs. “The weight of these vehicles, and the weight of these battery packs …
Read More »Tech and industrial stocks help boost S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets mixed
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 12, 2023 11:46 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Strength in technology and industrial stocks helped Canada’s main stock index climb higher in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 87.29 points at …
Read More »Tech sector helps lead S&P/TSX composite higher, U.S. stock markets also rise
TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was up nearly 200 points in late-morning trading as strength in the technology sector helped lead stocks higher, while U.S. stock markets also gained ground. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 183.32 points at 20,124.31. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was …
Read More »‘Don’t think it’s not going to happen to you’: How to protect yourself from cyberattacks – Winnipeg
A rise in cyberattacks is making security top of mind for not only big companies but also everyday people and small businesses. When the phone rings at Constant C Technology Group, it usually means a caller has already suffered a cyberattack. Their data’s been compromised, and it’s not looking good. …
Read More »Can virtual reality fight racism?
9:37 Can virtual reality help tackle racism? On an October morning, Michael Avis makes his way to a gymnasium. He has come to a Toronto Catholic elementary school to provide anti-racism training to staff. But unlike more traditional forms, Avis is using virtual reality to have learners better understand bias, …
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